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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to San Diego from R13 887

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SAN
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg to San Diego are usually found in January or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 680

One-way from

R13 887

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

R19 120
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 13/2-21/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 68h 19m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
8/2
  • 8/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 06m total
  • Johannesburg to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R36 949 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 928 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Thu 13/210:10JNB - SAN
1 stop39h 15mLufthansa
Fri 21/216:01SAN - JNB
2 stops29h 04mLufthansa
Deal found 22/1R15 680
Tue 18/222:00JNB - SAN
3 stops32h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/27:09SAN - JNB
2 stops25h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/1R17 012
Thu 6/319:40JNB - SAN
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/310:55SAN - JNB
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R17 271
Mon 7/418:50JNB - SAN
2 stops35h 37mDelta
Thu 5/613:55SAN - JNB
1 stop22h 25mDelta
Deal found 22/1R17 548
Wed 9/421:15JNB - SAN
2 stops29h 57mBritish Airways
Wed 4/619:50SAN - JNB
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1R19 508
Wed 9/414:30JNB - SAN
3 stops37h 26mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/621:55SAN - JNB
2 stops30h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R32 045
Thu 15/519:35JNB - SAN
2 stops35h 40mSWISS
Thu 22/56:30SAN - JNB
2 stops41h 50mSWISS
Deal found 22/1R46 875
Thu 17/719:25JNB - SAN
1 stop31h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 25/716:40SAN - JNB
1 stop31h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/1R118 065

Find flights from Johannesburg to San Diego within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

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JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/2

10:10-15:25

1 stop39h 15m

San Diego

Fri 21/2

16:01-7:05

2 stops29h 04m

R15 680

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

22:00-20:18

3 stops32h 18m

San Diego

Tue 25/2

7:09-18:35

2 stops25h 26m

R17 012

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:40-17:00

2 stops31h 20m

San Diego

Thu 13/3

10:55-22:00

2 stops26h 05m

R17 271

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/4

18:50-21:27

2 stops35h 37m

San Diego

Sun 1/6

13:55-21:20

1 stop22h 25m

R17 548

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

21:15-18:12

2 stops29h 57m

San Diego

Wed 4/6

19:50-9:25

1 stop28h 35m

R19 508

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

14:30-18:56

3 stops37h 26m

San Diego

Wed 4/6

21:55-13:05

2 stops30h 10m

R32 045

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

19:35-22:15

2 stops35h 40m

San Diego

Thu 22/5

6:30-9:20

2 stops41h 50m

R46 875

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/7

19:25-17:50

1 stop31h 25m

San Diego

Fri 25/7

16:40-9:25

1 stop31h 45m

R118 065

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

17:00-16:06

3 stops57h 06m

R13 887

JohannesburgSan Diego

JNB - SAN

JNBSAN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

21:15-16:05

1 stop28h 50m

R16 032

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Deals found on 22/1

Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to San Diego is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to San Diego at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7,4
Good
8 970 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7,2
Good
10 000 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

7,2
Good
778 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

6,8
Okay
7 102 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Johannesburg?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 4,2 km journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at R15 680. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at R17 012 and R17 548, respectively. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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KLMCheapestR16 342AverageR19 127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 668AverageR22 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 594AverageR21 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 437AverageR20 858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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